Yesterday, I introduced the email contest to my students, in all three f2f classes (in a row, in the afternoon). Some appeared to listen to my instructions and advice on how to "win" this contest, some were on their devices, and some were talking quietly to each other. I did politely ask everyone to be quiet while I spoke, so I didn't have to repeat myself. But sometimes, they can't help themselves, and I remind myself that I talked during my classes, too, so I am probably giving too much energy to that tiny batch of talkers. Anyhow, I gave the introductions and explained who their judge was for this contest. I read the feedback I'd received from this judge last spring, hoping that would give my current students ideas on what not to do and what TO DO in their writing. I then reminded them, like weeks' past, that there was an Email Packet they could judge for a bonus point. In these packets, I have placed 3-4 student examples - some were created by humans who g...